Orke
Once upon a time, Orkes were regarded as nothing more than savages. Moving in packs as they pillaged and destroyed the lands, they were a plague in their own right; A Sentient plague that destroyed all it touched. But times have changed since then. Now Orkes have taken a different route in their lives; they have set up permanent homes and towns, determined to put right the problems caused within their pasts.
Orkes possess a subconscious power unlike any other. With it they can cause marvels through whatever they lay their hands upon, such as being able to create energy weapons from raw materials they scavenge from around them. While there was once a belief that this was due to them being utterly stupid, and thus they were able to do what they could because they didn't know any better, we now know that this is because they possess incredibly potent Psionic powers. Now that this is known, some Orkes are beginning to apply themselves to harnessing this power, shaking off years of racial prejudice and beliefs that they were nothing more than dumb savages.
Orke Settlements were incredibly basic in their creation, but they have rapidly advanced as time has grown. Who knows what they will look like in 100 years, even 10 years from now. So while they may look no more advanced than the average human home right now, they are still something to behold and marvel at.
There are of course Orke's that do not live in Orkeish settlements, for whatever reasons, and have taken up shop in other civilizations homes. They are proving to be great blacksmiths and guardsmen. Some Orke's though have taken up arms once more so they may live the life of an adventurer, determined perhaps to give back to the world that their race once pillaged and looted. Others of course may do so as a means to prove to others that they are more than what their ancestors once were.
Remember, Do not believe someone when they say that an Orke is stupid. Orke's are many things, but they are certainly not Stupid.
Orkes possess a subconscious power unlike any other. With it they can cause marvels through whatever they lay their hands upon, such as being able to create energy weapons from raw materials they scavenge from around them. While there was once a belief that this was due to them being utterly stupid, and thus they were able to do what they could because they didn't know any better, we now know that this is because they possess incredibly potent Psionic powers. Now that this is known, some Orkes are beginning to apply themselves to harnessing this power, shaking off years of racial prejudice and beliefs that they were nothing more than dumb savages.
Orke Settlements were incredibly basic in their creation, but they have rapidly advanced as time has grown. Who knows what they will look like in 100 years, even 10 years from now. So while they may look no more advanced than the average human home right now, they are still something to behold and marvel at.
There are of course Orke's that do not live in Orkeish settlements, for whatever reasons, and have taken up shop in other civilizations homes. They are proving to be great blacksmiths and guardsmen. Some Orke's though have taken up arms once more so they may live the life of an adventurer, determined perhaps to give back to the world that their race once pillaged and looted. Others of course may do so as a means to prove to others that they are more than what their ancestors once were.
Remember, Do not believe someone when they say that an Orke is stupid. Orke's are many things, but they are certainly not Stupid.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Giant hulking Creatures, at least in physical stature, their thick brows and tusks set them apart from the other races. While they have skin tones ranging in dark hues of brown, vibrant reds, deep blues to lighter greys, it is still easy to tell exactly who an Orke is. Once upon a time they had bones litter their clothing as status symbols, of people they'd killed for their harvest. Now they take the bones of fallen family members, as remembrance of those that have long passed. Just one example of their traditions changing to match the new life they have taken.
Genetics and Reproduction
Orkes reproduce much like other standard mammalian races, with Orke pregnancies lasting a six month cycle.
Growth Rate & Stages
Orke’s Reach Maturity at 12 Years old, and tend to live no longer than 90 years old.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Orkes have incredibly guttural names, a part of their savage ancestry that has never left them, and may never leave them behind. It is what makes them unique. They always have one Name that is theirs, and a Clan name to identify where they hail from.
First Names: Garosha, Crassk, Jaz, Dranta, Trassin, Skord
Clannames: Clubfoot, Bloodhawk, Bonehand, Ironmaw, Shadowhammer, Strongfang
First Names: Garosha, Crassk, Jaz, Dranta, Trassin, Skord
Clannames: Clubfoot, Bloodhawk, Bonehand, Ironmaw, Shadowhammer, Strongfang
Scientific Name
Orkas Sapien
Lifespan
90
Average Height
5'10'' - 6'6''
Average Weight
180lbs - 300lbs